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US passport photo — 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm).
The official US Department of State specification for passport and most US visa photos. Make a print-ready 2×2 inch photo on a 4×6 or A4 sheet at 300 DPI, free, with no upload.
United States
The official US Department of State specification for passport and most US visa photos. Make a print-ready 2×2 inch photo on a 4×6 or A4 sheet at 300 DPI, free, with no upload.
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), square |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Head height (chin to top of head) | 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) |
| Eye height (from bottom of photo) | 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches (28 – 35 mm) |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Expression | Neutral, both eyes open, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Not permitted (except documented medical reasons) |
Source: US Department of State, travel.state.gov passport photo requirements. Always confirm the latest rules with the issuing authority before submitting your application.
The head must be centered horizontally and measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (not the top of the hair). PassportSnap shows live overlays so you can position the chin and crown inside the accepted range before exporting.
Any pharmacy or photo lab (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) prints a 4 × 6 inch sheet for under $0.50. See the where to print passport photos guide for store-by-store options.
No — the US Department of State requires a neutral expression with mouth closed. A slight natural smile is sometimes accepted but a wide smile is not.
No. Eyeglasses are not allowed in US passport photos since November 1, 2016, except with a signed medical statement.
The sheet meets the 2 × 2 inch, 300 DPI, white-background printed-photo requirement. The acceptance agent verifies pose, lighting, and background quality — make sure those follow the specification above.